There’s more to our politics than just left vs. right.
Posts on Politics
What I Wrote Ten Years Ago About the War in Afghanistan
In this war, there were no easy answers.
You Are Doing a Good Job Today (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It)
Life is stressful right now. Be kind to yourself.
Conversations on Abortion Need More Compassion…and More Logic
I’m longing for better dialogue about abortion.
Some Steps in the Right Direction on Racial Justice
Working across divides might help us make progress.
Talking About Racism IS Divisive. What Do We Do About That?
Conservatives aren’t totally wrong about this.
How a Few Brave Friends Changed a White Nationalist’s Mind
Eli Saslow’s Rising Out of Hatred is a story of perseverance…and kindness.
America Lacks Upward Mobility. That Hurts Communities of Color.
Yesterday’s racism is hard to escape today.
Why Equal Opportunity Is Still Just a Dream
Here’s (just some of) the data on systemic racism.
What I Learned from Seeing Police Kill a White Man on Video
Tony Timpa was treated differently from George Floyd.